Posts tagged end the r word
Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability
Growing Up with a Sibling with a Disability

In continuing with our celebration of Down syndrome Awareness Month this October, today’s blog post is all about growing up with a sibling with a disability. I spoke with Lindsay Shabet, the older sister of Jake, who was born with Down syndrome. Keep reading to see her wisdom, insight, and passion for differences.

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Know Better, Do Better : End the R-Word
Know Better, Do Better : End the R-Word

If you wanna hear me get fired up real fast, bring up this topic.

I recently saw an article that was entitled, “10 Reasons Why You Should Stop Using the R Word” and I was so confused...why do we need a reason, let alone ten, to stop using the R-word? 

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